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PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor EFR Instructor Paramedic 3rd grade EU citizen OOW Unlimited (STCW II / 1) US B1/B2 visa exp. 21/April/2036 Located in Greece, EUROPE Availability – NOW All passports, certificates, licences, etc. - in hand, valid and expiring in 4-5 years time I started my maritime career in the Bulgarian Navy Forces and then went on to the Merchant sector, followed by yachting between 2007 and 2013. Since then I have departed and worked as a Divemaster and Dive Instructor in Greece and Bulgaria. I am a life long water person with strong interests in sailing and scuba diving. With a renewed OOW and all STCW needed certificates in hand plus a very recent experience onboard a commercial vessel I am looking to get another maritime experience on a vessel with interesting itinerary where diving is involved and am open to opportunities on deck, with an interest in engineering too. My main focus is to gain employment within the industry and continue to utilize my current skil
Personal Details
Career Objective
OOW Unlimited with a strong mix of commercial and superyacht experience (49–60m), including roles as 2nd/3rd Officer and Bosun, plus extensive independent sailing as a solo skipper. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor and certified Paramedic (3rd grade) with renewed STCW/ENG1, bringing calm, safety-focused professionalism and a hands-on, technical approach to operations. EU citizen with B1/B2 visa valid till 2036. Driving licence valid for the entire EU.
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Visas
Hobbies & Interests
History, Geography, Sea survival, Medicine, Sailing and scuba diving are my main interests, and I enjoy exploring unspoilt dive spots. Personal achievements so far: (Maritime): Sailing solo / single-hand on a 22 feet sailboat: (1) from Whangarei (New Zealand) to Noumea (New Caledonia) – about 1000 nautical miles for 16 days; (2) from Noumea (New Caledonia) to Brisbane (Australia) – about 800 nautical miles for 24 days (Non-maritime): Coming soon. Number of logged dives - 452.
Experience
Paramediic
A paramedic course combined with a real-life experience in an Emergency Surgical and Emergency Internal Disease wards in Bulgaria's largest hospital
3rd Officer (Navigational Officer)
Responsible for navigational duties on board the vessel (Navigational Officer). In command of fwd mooring station during docking - arrival and departure. During drills - second in command (after the Master) on the bridge, in charge of external communications and GMDSS equipment.
PADI OWSI (Open Water Scuba Instructor)
Instructing scuba diving courses and leading dive trips.
Certifications & Qualifications
Entry-Level Engineer
Officer of the Watch
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